John Sharpe — The Seasons

London , John Sharpe , 1825. Leather. The Seasons by James Thomson handsomely bound in a calf binding. Originally published in 1730. Very scarce. This edition is from 1825, the engraved title page dated 1825, the typed title page dated 1824. The Seasons is a set of four poems by James Thompson. Each poem explores the beauty and complexity of the seasons. Winter was first published in 1726, Summer in 1727, Spring in 1728, and Autumn in 1730. Written in blank verse these poems reflect the countryside landscape. Each poem explores the importance of seasonal change and how it affects the environment. Each poem is accompanied by a vignette exploring the impact that the seasons have on the everyday. Bound in a full calf binding. Externally generally smart. Rubbing to the head of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Spotting to the first and last pages but generally the pages are bright and clean. Contemporary gift inscription to the first leaf. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .